Peak Shapes

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Peak Shapes

• The Concept of Peak Shape
• Peak Shape Functions

Gaussian

Lorentzian (or Cauchy)

Pearson VII

Pseudo-Voigt and Other Functions

• Variations Across a Pattern
• Sources of Peak Broadening
• Crystallite Size and Strain
• Determination of Size and Strain

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